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DesignLights Consortium Seeks Proposals to Create Methodology to Quantify the Non-Energy Benefits of Networked Lighting and other Building Controls

02/18/2021 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking consultant services to develop a method for quantifying the financial value of non-energy benefits of advanced building controls. The deadline for RFP responses is March 1, 2021 and the DLC expects to award a contract for the work by March 12.

Filed Under: Connected/Networked/Digital Control

Networked Lighting Controls: A New Sales Pitch

01/15/2021 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Networked lighting controls may get a boost in adoption by shifting the conversation beyond mere energy benefits, says Liesel Whitney-Schulte and Dan Mellinger.

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control

Will Controls Be Key to Circadian Lighting?

12/21/2020 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

While “circadian lighting” varies in definition, it generally refers to design that uses intensity and spectrum of light for a non-visual effect—namely, to support regulation of circadian rhythms. A new study suggests that by enabling intensity and spectral adjustment and optimizing exposure based on time of day, designers and owners can minimize the energy tradeoff imposed by associated typically much-higher light levels. This would entail use of an advanced lighting control system capable of scheduled dimming and perhaps spectral emission adjustment.

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control

Steve Mesh Talks Benefits for Electrical Contractors to Learn Networked Controls

12/14/2020 by Lighting Controls Association 2 Comments

Are you an electrical contractor?  Are you new to the world of Networked Lighting Controls (NLCs)?  Are you looking for new opportunities to strengthen your business in these uncertain times?

Filed Under: Connected/Networked/Digital Control

DOE Announces Connected Communities Funding Opportunity

12/02/2020 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it will provide $65 million through its Connected Communities funding opportunity announcement (FOA) (DE-FOA-0002206) to expand DOE’s network of grid-interactive efficient building communities nationwide.

Filed Under: Connected/Networked/Digital Control

DesignLights Consortium Adds ioXt Alliance Certification Program to Recognized Cybersecurity Standards

11/13/2020 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The ioXt Alliance, the Global Standard for IoT Security, recently announced the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has added ioXt security certification to its Networked Lighting Control System Technical Requirements (Version 5), also known as NLC5. Along with ioXt, NLC5 offers a full breakdown of all DLC-recognized cybersecurity certification options that are specifically designed for interior and exterior NLC systems associated with commercial and industrial buildings, roadways, and exterior environments.

Filed Under: Connected/Networked/Digital Control

Lutron’s Matt Ochs on Controls During the Pandemic

11/02/2020 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Industry journalist Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently interviewed Matt Ochs, Senior Marketing Director, Lutron Electronics for an article for ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. The topic: the role lighting controls can play in risk mitigation during the pandemic. Here’s the transcript.

Filed Under: Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Lutron Electronics Co.

Study Finds Large Untapped Potential to Reduce Building Energy Consumption Through Wider Use of Networked Lighting Controls

10/28/2020 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently released results of a new study that strengthens the case for expanding use of networked lighting controls (NLC) to significantly drive energy savings in commercial and industrial buildings. The report found that energy savings possible by adding NLCs to LED lighting projects approach 70 percent for some building types, with savings across various categories of buildings averaging 49 percent.

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Research Studies

NEEA Studies Luminaire Level Lighting Controls

10/26/2020 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) recently published a study seeking to compare one-for-one luminaire level lighting control (LLLC) retrofits with a comprehensive networked lighting controls (NLC) redesign. Conducted by the University of Oregon, the study found that a one-for-one LLLC upgrade produced comparable energy savings and lighting quality at a competitive cost.

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control

NEEA to Host Webinar on Luminaire Level Lighting Controls

09/29/2020 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The National Energy Efficiency Alliance is hosting a webinar Thursday, October 1, from 10-11 AM PDT about the results and methodology behind a new study comparing luminaire-level lighting controls with networked lighting controls.

Filed Under: Connected/Networked/Digital Control

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